Cost To Participate

There are certain additional costs that riders should expect to take on during their time in the program. By joining Texas 4000, you will receive a road bike to train on and a helmet to stay safe while on the bike, once you reach a certain fundraising milestone. Below is a summary of potential costs a rider may take on.

Gear Provided by Texas 4000 for Cancer 

No cost to the riders

  • Road bikes: retail $1,200 per bike
  • Helmets: retail $90 per helmet

Upon completion of the ride, riders will get to keep their bike and helmet.

Rider Expenses

Approximate totals between $1,500-$2,000
Price varies on how much you purchase and/or how much you previously own

    • Gear cost (provided by Texas 4000 at steep discounts):
      • Training Jersey and Team Jersey: $54 each
      • Starting Cycling Gear: average $450
      • Camping Gear: average $200-600
      • Lights – $20-100
      • Shoes- average $75
      • Saddlebag- $30-50
      • Pedals- $50-100
      • Water bottles (2 required at all times)- $15-70
    • Bike maintenance:
      • Routine maintenance: ~$100
      • Replacement Bike Equipment (tubes etc.): average $150 
      • Bike Fits: ~$100-$300
      • New Saddle (bike seat) or other parts: ~$100
    • Return flight from Alaska: ~$800

Ways to Minimize Cost

        • Rider Scholarships are sometimes available to help with the cost of gear
          • Guidelines and eligibility for scholarships can be found here
          • You can indicate an interest in a rider scholarship on the Texas 4000 application when applying
        • Purchasing used camping gear from former riders
        • Sharing supplies with teammates (like tents)
        • Optional free ride home from Alaska- Driving the vans/trailers from Alaska back to Austin